The Story Theater Method is a unique and innovative way to use stories to teach. When stories are crafted and presented using Story Theater techniques, learners become active participants in the story. This sympathetic experience" stimulates learning at the deepest level—the emotional level—thereby ensuring maximum retention of the lesson. The three phases of the method are choosing, crafting, and performing stories that make a point, teach a lesson, or sell a product or service. In this highly interactive session, you will learn to craft stories using the nine steps of story structure and to stimulate emotional triggers by acting out critical moments in your story. The speakers will demonstrate how and when to step in, shifting from past-tense narrative to present-tense acting by using method-acting skills. You also will learn how to brand your point."